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Love Thy Neighbour. Image shows from L to R: Eddie Booth (Jack Smethurst), Bill Reynolds (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Thames Television
Love Thy Neighbour

Love Thy Neighbour

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1972 - 1976
  • 54 episodes (8 series)

Pro-white socialist Eddie Booth is disgusted when a black couple move in next door - but far worse than his skin colour, Bill Reynolds is Conservative. Stars Jack Smethurst, Rudolph Walker, Nina Baden-Semper, Kate Williams, Tommy Godfrey and more.

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Series 3, Episode 4

It's time for the showdown between Eddie's "Snowflakes" and Bill's "Sambos". Maple Terrace braces itself for war! Will Eddie keep the Lion and Lamb white? Will Bill use black magic? Will Jacko ever buy a round?

Notes

This episode is sometimes known as Lion And The Lamb.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 9th April 1973
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Jack Smethurst Eddie Booth
Rudolph Walker Bill Reynolds
Nina Baden-Semper Barbie Reynolds
Kate Williams Joan Booth
Tommy Godfrey Arthur
Keith Marsh Jacko
Ken Parry Cyril
Guest cast
Dick Bentley White Vicar
Charles Hyatt Clyde
James Fuller Black Vicar
Azad Ali Pakistani
William F. Sully Alf
Dave Armour Eddie's Mate
Tony Aitken Eddie's Mate
John Lagey Bill's Mates
Cyril Lagey Bill's Mates
Writing team
Vince Powell Writer
Harry Driver Writer
Production team
Ronnie Baxter Director
Ronnie Baxter Producer
Frank Gillman Production Designer

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